After completing the admission process, the next step is to take the placement test. If you are a transfer student or have taken the ACCUPLACER, ACT, SAT or MCA tests, please review the Placement Test Waiver Request to see if you might be eligible for a testing exemption.

The testing center provide instructor make-up and online exams for current students and individuals attending other MnSCU institutions with no charge. We proctor exams for individuals from non-MnSCU institutions and other agencies for a $35 fee.

The CLEP test is a national program that allows students who have successfully completed challenging courses or relevant life/work experience to demonstrate knowledge of college-level subjects that could earn college credit.

TEAS is a timed, multiple choice exam evaluating your knowledge (particularly in areas like the Sciences) including but not limited to: Anatomy and Physiology, Life Science, Chemistry, Math, English and Language Usage, and Reading Comprehension. The exam is computer-based, and the NHCC Testing Center is a MANE testing site. All scheduling is done through the ATI website.